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For Unpaid Carers

‘Short Breaks’

Marthe Handling

PKAVS Respite Development Officer 22nd November 2018

‘Short Breaks’

For Unpaid Carers

Complementary Therapies Day Clubs Perth & Blairgowrie Support Groups

For more info visit: www.pkavscarershub.org.uk

• Apply online
• Download Time4Me Guidance Notes
• Download Application Form (word version)

Carers and Support Staff should read the guidance notes thoroughly before submitting an application.

Submit application Reviewed at Panel Meeting (1st Tuesday of the month) Grant award paper work completed Carer/Referrer Informed Funds awarded Carer gets break!

Marthe.Handling@pkavs.org.uk 01738 567076

Respite + Hospitality =

“Thank you so much to everyone concerned in helping my husband and I get some time away to recharge and relax. PKAVS have been a lifeline for me.”

Break at Duchally Country Estate

“This break has made me realise there are still experiences to be enjoyed and friends with who to share them. Change of location and living quarters really helped.”

Break at Pitlochry Bungalow

“I just needed a break away from all the pressure I am under at the moment. Being in the hills helped me to recharge my batteries and has helped me deal with things on my return. The Youth Hostel was 5 star and totally deserved every star.”

Break at Scottish Youth Hostel

“I had a lovely time with my

• partner. It was a night away

without worrying about my gran and just having fun. I think it was great to get a break like this as it just gives you a bit of me time. Thank you so much!”

Break at Grand Principal Hotel

Me-Time Carers Support Group

• Post Xmas Blues Pamper Session
• Friday 18th January, 13:00 – 15:00 @ The Gateway
• Valentines Lunch
• Friday 15th February, 12:30 @ Weatherspoons
• Trip to Pitlochry
• Friday 22nd March, 10:00 – 15:00
• Easter Cake & Craft Session
• Thursday 18th April, 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Gateway
• Tunnocks Cake Factory
• Friday 24th May, 10:00 – 15:00
• Programme Planning for 2019-2020
• Friday 21st June, 13:00 – 15:00, @ The Gateway

For more info please contact Liz Dunbar: Liz.Dunbar@pkavs.org.uk or phone 01738 567076

www.pkavscarershub.org.uk/perth-support-events

Short Break Developments

Donated 4 weeks in the low season for carers to stay in their beautifully renovated 2 bedroom flat. Carers are asked to pay a £75 cleaning charge but the rental of the accommodation has been subsidised by St. Matthews Church. Live Active Leisure have amended their eligibility criteria to include ‘unpaid carer’ New Compass members get activities like swimming and classes free for 3 months and then 9 months for £1 per activity. Perth and Kinross College have offered unpaid carers a 25% discount off beauty and hair treatments at The Retreat. The Day Centre’s were awarded funding to help them plan a respite programme for 2019 day trips, short holiday, cinema

• utings, lunch trips, music

concerts and regular music therapy sessions.

Short Break Developments

Thank You!